Anti-aging, known as "staying youthful" in ancient times. Traditional medicine believes that women rely on blood, and blood is produced in the spleen, stored in the liver, and distributed by the kidneys. It is also related to meridians such as the Ren meridian and the Chong meridian. If the organs and meridians are imbalanced or not nourished, the complexion will not stay youthful.
Facial care, also known as beauty care, is referred to as "staying youthful" by ancient people. The main purpose of facial care is to make the complexion rosy, white, smooth, and free from obvious wrinkles and freckles. The focus of facial care discussed in traditional Chinese medicine is mainly on anti-aging, to maintain a youthful appearance. In terms of specific care methods, the emphasis is on the organs and Qi and blood, focusing on overall and comprehensive nourishment, to fundamentally ensure that the face does not age.
1. Massage for beauty
Massage for beauty can promote the circulation of Qi and blood on the face, making the face radiant. The specific method is to rub the ears with both hands after waking up in the morning, then gently pull and stretch the ears. Then massage the scalp with the fingertips and comb the hair. Finally, rub the hands together to warm them up and use the warm hands to gently pat the face from top to bottom fourteen times.
2. Medicinal beauty
Medicinal beauty can be divided into two categories: internal beauty medicine and external beauty products. For external use, ointments, powders, pastes, etc. can be used and applied to the face.
3. Acupuncture beauty
Through acupuncture stimulation of acupoints, the functions of various organs and tissues are adjusted to promote the circulation of Qi and blood and delay skin aging. In clinical practice, specific acupoints are selected and a treatment plan is formulated based on individual conditions. For example, in wrinkle removal, acupoints such as Sizhukong, Zanzhu, Taiyang, Yingxiang, Chequ, and Yifeng can be needled.
